What would happen if Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez fought? Since it seems possible the two could tangle later this year, it's an interesting question to ponder. Last week, while discussing how that fight could do on pay-per-view, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer also talked about how Alvarez might fare against the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

"We know that is going to be a big fight because a lot of boxing experts actually give 'Canelo' a pretty good chance of beating Mayweather, because he's young and he's strong and punches very hard, too," Schaefer said. "I mean, I could keep going on. You can ask Shane Mosley. He (Alvarez) has actually surprising speed as well, so, you know, he has a good shot."

Experience does take you a long way, but youth sometimes does overcome. Floyd skillfully is a craftsman, but father time eventually catches up. Canelo is a bigger, stronger guy who's not slow by any means. Sure, he does get hit more than you'd expect, but I don't think Floyd would be as willing to stand in the pocket with Canelo as he did with Cotto (who made it tough for Floyd to keep his distance).

IMO, Trout may be a tougher fight for Canelo physically and stylistically, even in a loss to Floyd.

What else is Schaefer supposed to say? He's protecting his investment, so of course he'll say this kind of stuff. As boxing fans, we know that physical attributes is only one piece of the puzzle. Young, strong, hits hard.....that's it Richard?? All you can say about him?

I understand Schaefer wants to make the most money off the kid but it looks like trying hard to protect their investment. they are treating Canelo a hype job.

if he loses to Mayweather it's no big deal, it's Mayweather but if he were to lose to Austin Trout or any other top 10 junior middleweight the gravy train would be seriously derailed.

I'm not a Canelo hater but Golden Boy is doing a terrible job moving him. at least Chavez jr fought people at 160. Golden Boy has had Canelo clean out the retirement home fighters and most of the journeymen at 140 and 147.